Behind the Lines
Series 1
19857 episodes
The first series follows the training of 25 prospective members of the Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre (MAWC) as they experience the extreme environments that they will face in combat.
Episodes
E1Fain Would I Climb
1985-05-14
Training for 25 potential Royal Marines Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre begins.
E2Red in Tooth and Claw
1985-05-21
Living off the land isn't as easy as it looks, so a bit of scavenging helps.
E3Faint, Yet Pursuing
1985-05-28
Five days into a survival course on the Hebrides, and still no food.
E4Now You Don't
1985-06-04
Death is just part of the job, so don't hesitate if the enemy comes into sight.
E5Brother to Dragons, Companion to Owls
1985-06-11
'Direct action' - break into a fort and plant high explosives on a radio mast.
E6The Ice is All Around
1985-06-18
The final stage of training - a 200 mile yomp through the snow - easy!
E7The End is Where We Start From
1985-06-25
The trainees complete their recruitment course and discover if they have passed.